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Home » A Column for All Seasons: Grey

A Column for All Seasons: Grey

I’m committed to wearing a solid column of garments as an easy and flattering base for a million accessory variations.  This week, I’m going to explore the variations possible with a column, using a different neutral each day.

Sunglasses –
Ray-Ban, bracelets – Charlotte Russe, Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett,
silver sandals – Giuseppe Zanotti, earrings – Miriam Salat,
canvas tote – Marimekko,
espadrilles – Soludos

 

Tee shirt – Old pants – L.K.Bennett,
linen cardigan –J. Crew, scarf – Debenhams, flats – Debenhams, earrings
– Chen Fuchs, cabled cardigan
– Superdry,
driving shoes – Tods

 

Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett,
denim jacket – Dorothy Perkins, bracelet – Phillippe Audibert,
loafers – Lanvin, necklace
– Lamprini,
tweed jacket – Theory, pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo

 

Leather jacket – All Saints, Scarf – Futabaya, ankle boots – Debenhams,Tee
shirt – Old Navy,  pants – L.K.Bennett,
coat – Love Moschino,
scarf – Acne, boots – Joie

 

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07.16.12 18 Comments

Tags: accessories, grey, pastels
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  1. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Love the idea of column dressing. Do you find it usually requires a 3rd item (cardigan, jacket, coat) in order to provide contrast?

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  2. Kristien62 says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    I could live in this particular combination. I love working with grey and think the idea of column dressing is very clever. Another really great idea to use for travel.

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  3. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    These are beautiful. Grey seems to be a trend color as it is not always easy to find.

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  4. Lisa says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Love all of these looks. Grey is such a great color to work with and I love the one color column idea.

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  5. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Is it possible to have a small wardrobe, but focus on column dressing? And does this method work for all body types? Thanks!

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  6. Judith says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Lovely choices. Looking forward to the rest of the week.

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  7. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I love grey and recently bought a tank as a layering piece…it goes so well with my new Hermes scarf, the one you so kindly showcased on your blog.
    I love the jewelry selections in today's post.

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  8. Gail says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Gray is my black. Yes, it's more difficult to find but always looks classy and classic and, with my coloring and grayish eyes, more flattering. And since column dressing is my uniform (it's slimming, for one thing, especially with a jacket or cardigan and an oblong scarf or long necklace)this is the perfect blogpost for me. I wish I could just click Order on everything! Thanks, Janice, for your pre-dawn creativity and energy.

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  9. Lisa says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Pairing a column of color with colorful accents is a brilliant idea. After reading your blog, I purchased some cardigans with t-shirts in matching colors and now have lots of remixing potential. Much more that I had previously even though I had MORE items then. It was a great idea. I'm going to try this column of color idea to include my bottoms too. Thanks!

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  10. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Grey/silver and red always makes me think of Mary Magdalene. In a good way.

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    • Anonymous says

      July 16, 2012 at 8:11 pm

      Where Mary Magdalene is concerned, it's all good. :)

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  11. Rebekah Bonde says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Grey and red is so elegant! The only way I can wear grey is with color next to my face, and these outfits give me some inspiration for this winter.

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  12. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Oh I am not a dress girl but THIS is right up my alley… I am watching and learning… Thank you!

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  13. Terence says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Very interesting and lovely post.

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  14. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:41 am

    Thank you for the nice pictures and inspriration.

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  15. ann.about.town says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Grey never looked so good!

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  16. Vicki says

    July 18, 2012 at 8:34 am

    I've noticed a lot of column dressing on TV with various female celebs who successfully cover the not-so-flattering parts of their body in this chic way. You've come up with some real style here. I love all of it.

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  17. movers Nebraska says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:43 am

    Love the last set! Grey is such a workable color and I love contrasting it with peaches and blues. Though it might require an additional suit for column dressing, I think these can be perfect for traveling. It is always best to bring clothes that can be used in other combinations. Thanks for an inspiring selection.

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